noun

der Abriß, Abrisse

demolition

Das absichtliche Zerstören und Entfernen eines Gebäudes oder eines Teils davon.

The noun "Abriß" (often spelled "Abriss" in modern German orthography) has two primary meanings:

Demolition: The act of tearing down or destroying a structure, such as a building, wall, or bridge.
Summary or Outline: A brief or concise overview of a subject, a text, or a series of events. It highlights the main points without going into extensive detail.

Grammar: It is a masculine noun (der Abriß). The plural form is die Abrisse.
Word origin: It is derived from the German verb abreißen (to tear off or to demolish). The prefix ab- indicates a removal or separation, while reißen means to tear or pull. In the context of architecture, it refers to "tearing down" a building; in the context of writing, it refers to "tearing" the essential information out of a larger body of text.

For the meaning of "demolition":

Synonyms:
- der Abbruch
- die Demontage
- die Sprengung (specifically for demolition via explosives)
Antonyms:
- der Aufbau
- die Errichtung
- der Bau

For the meaning of "summary":

Synonyms:
- die Zusammenfassung
- der Überblick
- das Exzerpt
- der Umriss
Antonyms:
- die Abhandlung (implies a long, detailed paper)
- die Ausführung (implies detailed execution or elaboration)

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Ein neuer Abriß ist für nächste Woche geplant.noun

A new demolition is planned for next week.

Ein Abriß ist für morgen geplant.noun

A demolition is planned for tomorrow.

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